Divorce records in Delaware County, Indiana, can be accessed through several channels. DelawareCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also search records through the court that issued the decree, the Delaware County Clerk's office, or the Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Online tools such as MyCase allow you to look up case information from Indiana courts, while certified copies of decrees and certificates are available through the appropriate office.
Delaware County Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Delaware County are maintained by two primary offices. The Delaware County Circuit and Superior Courts hold the complete court files — including the original petition, final decree, property settlement agreements, custody orders, and all related filings. The Delaware County Clerk of Court serves as the custodian of these records and issues copies upon request.
The Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records maintains a statewide index of divorce records and can issue divorce certificates, which are summary documents confirming that a divorce occurred. These certificates do not contain the full terms of the decree.
You can search Delaware County divorce case information online through MyCase, Indiana's public court case search tool. How far back digital records go varies, and sealed or confidential cases will not appear. For older records, the Indiana State Library's Delaware County research guide can help locate historical divorce and court records.
Delaware County Clerk of Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Delaware County
In Indiana, divorce cases are filed in the circuit or superior court of the county where either spouse resides. In Delaware County, divorce petitions are heard by the Delaware Circuit Court or one of the Delaware Superior Courts. Once the judge signs the final decree, it is filed and recorded by the Clerk of Court.
Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreements, custody orders, or other court filings — Contact the Delaware County Clerk of Court. You can also request public court records through the Indiana Judicial Branch's process.
- Divorce certificate (summary confirmation of divorce) — Contact the Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records. This office maintains statewide records and issues certificates that confirm the divorce but do not include the full terms.
Delaware County Clerk of Court
Indiana Department of Health – Division of Vital Records
If you are unsure whether your case file is available online, start with a search on MyCase. Official certified copies must be obtained directly from the Clerk's office or the state vital records office — online results are informational and not certified.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Delaware County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Clerk of Court) | $1.00 per page plus certification fee | Same day to several business days (in person or by mail) |
| Divorce certificate (Indiana Vital Records – in person) | $10.00 | Same day if record is on file |
| Divorce certificate (Indiana Vital Records – by mail) | $10.00 | Approximately 4–6 weeks |
| Online case search (MyCase) | Free | Immediate |